Monday, September 06, 2010

George Lea Scott, Jr. (1931-2010)

George Lea Scott, Jr.

Milton, NC (Aug 31, 2010 - 04:55:36 pm CDT) - George Lea Scott, Jr., age 79, of 1169 Hudson Rd., died Thursday, August 26, 2010 at Danville Regional Hospital. Born in Danville, VA he was the son of the late George and Bessie Chandler Scott. Mr. Scott was a veteran having served in the U.S. Army. He had worked as a Farmer and a Tobacconist for Universal Leaf Tobacco Company. He was a member of Connally United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife Nancy Hankins Scott of the home; four sons, Wilson C. Scott and wife Marsha of Midlothian, VA, George Lea Scott III and wife Tammy of Midlothian, VA, Anthony R. Sylvester, and wife Janet of Chatham County, NC, W. Arthur Sylvester and wife Jan, of Cary, NC; one daughter, Pamela Sylvester Kilpatrick and husband Michael of Apex, NC; nine grandchildren, Elizabeth, Laura, Georgia Kay, George IV, and Caroline Scott, William and Sarah Kilpatrick, and Richard and Kathryn Sylvester.

A Graveside Service was held 2:00 PM Sunday August 29, 2010 at Connally United Methodist Church in Milton. The Rev. John Uptom officiated. The family received friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Saturday August 28, 2010 at the Brooks & White Funeral Home and other times will be at the home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the John T. Lea Cemetery Fund c/o Catherine Headman, 252 Willow Wood Dr. Henderson, NC 27536. Condolences may be sent online at www.brooksandwhite.com.
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